Ian Kennedy Autographs
Ian Kennedy is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played for several teams in Major League Baseball (MLB) during his career. Kennedy was born on December 19, 1984, in Huntington Beach, California. After graduating from La Quinta High School, he attended University of Southern California and played college baseball for the USC Trojans.
Kennedy was drafted in the first round of the 2006 Major League Baseball draft by the New York Yankees. He made his MLB debut for the team in September 2007, and pitched for the Yankees until 2009. Kennedy was then traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks, where he played for four seasons. With the Diamondbacks in 2011, Kennedy had his best year, with a record of 21-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 2.88. He finished fourth in Cy Young Award voting that year. Kennedy also played for the San Diego Padres, the Kansas City Royals, and the Texas Rangers. In 2021, Kennedy was named the National League Reliever of the Month for May, while playing for the Texas Rangers.
Over his career, Kennedy appeared in 361 games, starting 279 of them, and had a pitching record of 97-105. He accumulated 1,312 strikeouts and a 4.13 ERA. Kennedy retired after the 2021 MLB season, and will be remembered as a solid pitcher who had many highlights throughout his career. Among his accomplishments are being named an All-Star in 2011, and winning the Tony Conigliaro Award that same year, which is awarded annually to the MLB player who has overcome adversity through the attributes of spirit, determination, and courage.
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Current items with a signature of Ian Kennedy
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Traded items with a signature of Ian Kennedy
The most expensive item with a signature of Ian Kennedy (2005 UPPER DECK USA BASEBALL SIGNED SET (23) CARDS - IAN KENNEDY, STUBBS, PRICE+) was sold in January 2016 for $95.96 while the cheapest item (Ian Kennedy Padres Yankees Royals Signed Auto MLB Baseball Spring Training Tampa) found a new owner for $0.01 in February 2018. The month with the most items sold (38) was May 2008 with an average selling price of $10.74 for an autographed item of Ian Kennedy. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in November 2016 with $49.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.01 was February 2018. In average, an autographed item from Ian Kennedy is worth $9.99.
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Latest News about Ian Kennedy
Diamondbacks sign pitcher Kennedy for one year (03/17/2022): Veteran right-hander Ian Kennedy and the Arizona Diamondbacks finalized a one-year, $4.75 million contract on Wednesday that returns the 2006 first-round selection to one of his former clubs. 
MLB trade deadline: Phillies acquire Kyle Gibson, Ian Kennedy in six-player trad (07/30/2021): Gibson and Kennedy will help the Phillies make up ground in the National League East MLB rumors: Brewers interested in Jackie Bradley Jr.; Rangers sign Ian Kennedy (02/22/2021): Here are the latest rumors from around MLB Roster rankings: No. 5 Ian Kennedy (01/21/2015): A daily look at the top-40 players on the Padres' roster. Report: Padres, Red Sox have discussed trading Ian Kennedy for Yoenis Cesepdes (12/07/2014): FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal has the scoop ...
Older News Stories about Ian Kennedy
The Royals and Rangers are interested in Ian Kennedy (11/2014): Innings will be eaten, no matter where he goes. Ian Kennedy up for Clemente award (09/2014): Honor given each year to MLB player representing game well on and off the field. Padres pump brakes on shopping Ian Kennedy (07/2014): The Padres, an aggressive early seller, have slowed down and might merely make a small deal sending away outfielder Chris Denorfia and holding onto starter Ian Kennedy. Kennedy had been... On deck: Ian Kennedy vs. John Danks (05/2014): Kennedy looks to continue strong road work in first start at U.S. Cellular. A new beginning for Ian Kennedy (02/2014): Three years removed from breakthrough season, former 21-game winner flying under radar. Ian Kennedy finally beats NL opponent as San Diego Padres top San Francisco Gian (09/2013): Loading headlines... Loading headlines... Loading headlines... Loading headlines... Ian Kennedy: A flyball pitcher in Petco (08/2013): Ian Kennedy, a flyball pitcher, has landed in Petco, a pitcher's park. Padres acquire Ian Kennedy from Diamondbacks (07/2013): San Diego gets right-hander, a former USC star, in exchange for reliever Joe Thatcher, a minor league player and a draft pick. Struggling right-hander Ian Kennedy will get a chance for a fresh start with the San Diego Padres, thanks to a general manager who is familiar with his work. Diamondbacks RHP Ian Kennedy drops suspension appeal (06/2013): Kennedy, 28, received his suspension for beaning Dodgers starter Zack Greinke in the left shoulder at Chavez Ravine last week, as well as for his part in the ensuing benches-clearing brawl. Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Ian Kennedy is missing a start after cutting his fi (05/2013): Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Ian Kennedy is missing a start after cutting his finger while washing dishes. He probably wouldn't last long in Dusty Baker's MLB fight club . Ian Kennedy will start opener for Diamondbacks (02/2013): SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) -- Ian Kennedy has been selected as the Arizona Diamondbacks' opening-day starter. Sir Ian Kennedy should quit, say MPs as row over expenses watchdog escalates (11/2012): The head of the Commons' expenses watchdog should quit after his ousted boardroom colleagues complained Speaker John Bercow had damaged its independence, MPs said. PHOENIX -- Ian Kennedy gave up one run in eight innings for his 14th victory, Mi (09/2012): San Diego was 6-0 in Arizona this season before dropping the series opener. Kennedy (14-11) overcame a 30-pitch first inning, scattering seven hits. A 21-game winner in 2011, Kennedy is 8-3 in his last 12 starts. Ian Kennedy fades in 6th, Diamondbacks lose to Padres (08/2012): PHOENIX - Arizona Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson was succinct in appraising his team's latest loss to... PHOENIX -- Ian Kennedy had a bases-clearing triple and scattered five hits over (07/2012): Paul Goldschmidt homered and Willie Bloomquist added an RBI double for the Diamondbacks, who have won a season-high seven straight home games and five of six overall. Ian Kennedy pitches Arizona Diamondbacks to series win over San Diego Padres (04/2012): Ian Kennedy struck out nine in six innings to remain perfect for his career against San Diego, and Jason Kubel doubled in the go-ahead run in the sixth inning to send the Diamondbacks to a 3-1 victory over the Padres on Thursday night. Diamondbacks' Ian Kennedy set for Opening Day (03/2012): Ian Kennedy said he learned a thing or two when facing what resembled the Dodgers' everyday lineup Saturday in preparation for his Opening Day start against the Giants. My Town: Ian Kennedy's Phoenix (02/2012): Living in the Arizona Desert has the D-Backs pitcher hooked on golf. Los Angeles Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw easily wins NL Cy Young; Arizona Diamondbac (11/2011): Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers won the NL Cy Young Award in a runaway, with D-Backs right-hander Ian Kennedy finishing fourth in voting. Postgame interview with Ian Kennedy (10/2011): Postgame interview with Ian Kennedy Ian Kennedy must lift the Diamondbacks one more time (09/2011): Bickley: So far, Ian Kennedy has responded to every challenge. Now comes a playoff game against the Brewers, and the biggest test yet. Crasnick: Ian Kennedy blossoms into ace for Diamondbacks (08/2011): In second season with Arizona, righty has blossomed into an ace for NL West leaders PHOENIX -- Ian Kennedy gave up four hits over seven innings to earn his 11th vic (07/2011): to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 on Thursday night and split the four-game series. Ian Kennedy pitches Diamondbacks over Dodgers 4-1 (05/2011): Ian Kennedy pitched six innings and Xavier Nady and Ryan Roberts hit consecutive homers to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 Sunday. Arizona Diamondbacks extra innings: Ian Kennedy (04/2011): Each week, The Republic visits with a member of the Diamondbacks for a series of on-the-spot questions. This week: Right-hander Ian Kennedy.
